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Sally’s 2019 Year in Books
Take a look at Sally’s Year in Books. The long, the short—it’s all here.
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Sally J. Pla
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August 2013
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The Someday Birds
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2017
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Benji, the Bad Day, and Me
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Stanley Will Probably Be Fine
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2018
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Raymie's been Shortlisted and I'm So Glad!
Hello Friends,
Kate diCamillo's wonderful middle grade novel, Raymie Nightingale, was shortlisted for a National Book Award today, and in honor of that, I am re-posting the review I wrote -- at two in the morning -- after staying up to finish reading it, the day it came out back in April. Needless to say, I'm a fan ;-) Here it is:
Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dear... Read more of this blog post »
Kate diCamillo's wonderful middle grade novel, Raymie Nightingale, was shortlisted for a National Book Award today, and in honor of that, I am re-posting the review I wrote -- at two in the morning -- after staying up to finish reading it, the day it came out back in April. Needless to say, I'm a fan ;-) Here it is:
Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamilloMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dear... Read more of this blog post »
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“You got to get out into the field. Secondhand information in this world only takes you so far.”
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“I have a public bathroom rating system that I keep in my head, and anything that I think rates lower than two stars, I won't even enter.”
― The Someday Birds
― The Someday Birds
“(It’s amazing, the things we are capable of, in our dreams. If only we could harness that power when we wake. —Tiberius Shaw)”
― The Someday Birds
― The Someday Birds
Polls
We have read a lot of great literature this year, but have we missed your favorite? This is our last month for 2018 Newbery contenders so write in the one you think we've missed.
What book should we read in December?
Please vote/write in your choice for the book of the month.
One month before the 2018 awards!
What book should we read in December?
Please vote/write in your choice for the book of the month.
One month before the 2018 awards!
The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
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The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson
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Her right foot by Dave Eggers
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Beyond the bright sea
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Princess Cora and the Crocodile https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
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Bronze & Sunflower by Cao Wenxuan
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Ban This Book by Gratz
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Real Friends
Forget me not
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Sputnik's guide to life on Earth By Frank Cottrell Boyce
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The Stars Beneath Our Feet
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123 total votes
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Mock Newbery 2020:
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| Book Riot's Read ...: 2019 Read Harder Challenge Plans | 176 | 1713 | Nov 21, 2019 02:38PM |
“If we could look into each other’s hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.”
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“Being a person, I had come to
realize, is a communal activity. Dogs know how to be dogs. But people
do not know how to be people unless and until they learn from other
people.”
― Zombicorns
realize, is a communal activity. Dogs know how to be dogs. But people
do not know how to be people unless and until they learn from other
people.”
― Zombicorns
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Hey there, Sally! Thanks for the friend request - I recognize you from Twitter and it's nice crossing paths again :)
Jun 18, 2019 07:28AM